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Formula for success: Dal chemistry postdoc named to two prestigious programs for emerging science leaders

Formula for success: Dal chemistry postdoc named to two prestigious programs for emerging science leaders

Known for rethinking materials production and championing inclusive science, Dr. Blaine Fiss is gaining global recognition and momentum as he moves toward the next stage of his academic career.  Read more.

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Katherine O’Brien
Friday, April 17, 2026
Unique in Canada, the four‑year joint JD/MJ program links legal training with journalism practice to prepare graduates for work at the intersection of media, law and public policy.
Mia Samardzic
Thursday, April 2, 2026
HÂţ»­â€™s fast‑paced 3MT finals spotlighted student innovation, with materials engineering PhD student Claire Floras rising to the top by translating complex battery science into a compelling, judge‑winning pitch.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A two‑year deep‑energy retrofit has modernized the Killam Memorial Library’s aging systems, boosting efficiency, reducing emissions, and setting the stage for similar upgrades across campus.

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Kelly Taylor
Monday, November 4, 2024
The evolution to People and Culture underscores Dal's commitment to nurturing belonging and fostering partnerships across units to provide a more holistic approach centered around the employee experience.
Staff
Monday, November 4, 2024
The Honourable Murray Sinclair — lawyer, former senator, and chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada — passed away this week at the age of 73. Back in 2018, the Dal honorary degree recipient shared his vision of belonging as part of the university 200th anniversary celebrations.
Mike Fleury
Monday, October 28, 2024
HÂţ»­ has established the new $3.2-million HÂţ»­ Research Excellence Scholarship to support PhD students and increase their enrolment over the next three years.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, October 25, 2024
They have attained great understanding of history, carry wisdom, and are caretakers of traditional teachings. And now, five Mi'kmaq knowledge keepers are part of a new course that will introduce students to Indigenous practices of being custodians of the land and of animals.
Dayna Park and Kate Rogers
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Cape Breton-born physician and HÂţ»­ professor emeritus garnered many honours during his career, including being named a “Hero of Emergency Medicine” by the American College of Emergency Physicians, for his leadership in reshaping health care in new ways that saved lives.